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“We are so appreciative of this donation from MacKenzie Scott — a landmark moment in our 20 years of service to the community,” Nora OBrien-Suric,
Catholic Charities of Herkimer County receives $200K for addiction prevention
ILION, N.Y. — The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) has awarded more than $1.3 million in funding to support the
Quanterion Solutions lands $150,000 Air Force contract
UTICA, N.Y. — Quanterion Solutions has been awarded a $150,000 U.S. Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) effort to support the Air Force Research
NYSNA affiliates with National Nurses United
The membership of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has “overwhelmingly” voted to affiliate with National Nurses United (NNU). The vote to team up
$15 minimum wage phase-in continues for Upstate counties
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has initiated the next steps in the state’s $15 minimum hourly wage phase-in. Roberta Reardon, NYSDOL commissioner,
Hochul signs NY Textile Act to boost state textile manufacturing industry
The New York Textile Act seeks to help connect farmers who produce plant or animal fibers with the textile industry in ways that support innovation,
Businesses need to be aware of whistleblower-law changes
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — New York amended its whistleblower law earlier this year, but many businesses remain unaware of the changes and how it may impact
VIEWPOINT: New York State Lowers Overtime Threshold for Agricultural Workers
On Sept. 30, 2022, New York State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon announced that she has accepted the New York Farm Laborers Wage Board’s recommendation to
The Business Council adds Vazquez to government affairs team
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Business Council of New York State, Inc. recently added a new member to its government affairs team, The statewide business-advocacy organization
People news: FLH names Hill emergency department nurse manager
GENEVA, N.Y. — Finger Lakes Health (FLH) announced it has named Megan Hill Emergency Department nurse manager. In this position, she oversees the Brenda &
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